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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-01-06
Miss EastIake's Quaint Gowns.

Miss Eastlake affects the quaint
gowns which are unlike the fashion
able garb that the average woman of
to-day clothes her figure in. These
gowns, by the way, have created more
or less discussion, both in and out of
print. To my mind, however, they
form no slight part of the same individ-
uality that on every side besets the lady.
To see Miss Eastlake arrayed in any,
thing but the soft, dark, clinging
plushes that are cut so as to hang prin-
cipIlly from the shoulders, with the
broad, deep frill of hne embroidery or
lace gathered around the neck, that
have become famous in London us the
'.Eastake collar" would seem like tax
ing the pretty children that Kate
Greenaway knew SO well how to draw
in picturesque attire. and decking them,
instead, like French doll that the true
Partisan child selects in one of the gay
toy-shops of Paris. The word aesthetic
which has been applied so often to Miss
Eastlake, is not the proper word to use
in describing her at all; that is. as we
in this age in England and America u
understand the word. That Miss East
lake is II believer in aesthetics is true,
for she is Il firm believer in the science
which treats of all that is beautiful in
art and nature, which is the true def
nition of the word. but that she is limp,
cllnging, languid or sickly sentimental.
either in manner or appearance, is a
libel of tire utmost magnitude. Boston
HprnLL
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-01-06
F0raker,s Message.

This long, prosy document found its
way into the columns of the city dai.
lies In advance of its delivery to the
Legislature. Its great length will
prevent its appearance in our columns.
The Governor commends the action
Of th~ rump in bouncing the Hamil.
ton county Democratic Senators, also
the passage of the Pugsley aud Poor
man election laws, which he thinks
should apply To moro cities he rec.
ommends the abolition of the spring
elections; he declares that the Cover.
nor should have power TO extradite
runaway officials he commends the
reforms inaugurated by the present
Legislature in Cincinnati; he declares
for local self.government In cities
recommends laber legislation, and
thinks the State inatitutions should
be managed by non-partissn boards
Suggestions are also made regarding
the system of taxation, and the finan
cial condition of the State Is reviewed
Attention is given to all the State
boards and their annual reports.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-01-06
GRACE CHURCH.:
Encouraging Growth During the First Year
of Mr.. Lucas Pastorate.

January being the first Sunday in
the New Year and the beginning of the
second year of the present pastorate, Mr..
Lucas thought it tit time to review the
work of the past year, and so instead of a
sermon at that nights service he gave II
brief and interesting account of the
work done by Grace Church last year,
and some of the results, an epitome of
which may be of interest to some of our
readers.
In estimating the averages of the con-
gregatinus the last three months of the
year showed an increased attendance OF
about forty per cent over the first three
months The membership of the church
has increased fun hfty per cent, and the
number of new families represented
among the attendants has increased
about thirty per cent.
The finances of the church are equally
encouraging. Tae Ladies Aid Society
has pail during the year about $3.50, and
Parish Workers have, since their organ
iZation about six months ago, made about
S15 in cash, and nearly that amount in its
equivalent. And both societies after all
necessary IN ll''huttuIt' nHNe money Ill Tue
treasury. The pastors salary has been
promptly paid each month, and there is
not a cent of debt against the church,
Money lubricates church machinery As
well "a some other kinds, hence the
machinery of Grace Church runs smooth
ly, being well oIird.
The Sunday School, too. under its en-.
thusiastic superintendent, J. II, Jones, i:
growing in numbers and efficiency
Much praise is due Mr.. Seymour for hi'
attention to its musical features, anC
here permit me to say, as no former men
| ton has been made of the fact, that tht
musical program for Xmas was very
choice, aud its rendering very enthusias
tic and good, eliciting much praise from
| those present.
Unity, zeal and devotion have chaTac
ierizPd this church during the past year
and they have been rewarded with
| gratifying measure OF success. May
corresponding measure of increase in al
departments be realized during tn
| present wear.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-01-06
Political PIatitudes and Crudi,ie,

Mr.. EDITOR Not long ago some
body invented or discovered the
phrase born equal" and ever sine g
it has outboomed any other in our
language. Other tongues have caught
the infection, too, and rolled it as q
sweet morsel aud with a fierce relish.
It has been a power among words, a
revelation, an illumination, to some
consolation, and to others a terror.
In some quarters it is a marvellous
text and truth-in others a worthless
humbug and villainous lie.
1t has furnished revolutions and
wars, and reversed the beliefs and
dogmas of ages, and is still keeping in
confusion those who rule aud those
who are ruled. Like a food it has
covered the earth, and the dove of
peace with weary wing fails to find
any assuring place of settlement.
All this time it has had no rational
meaning. In natural history and
philosophy it never had any place as
truth, and would have been a mis-
fortune if it was true. AS a law Of
life it ia wholly undesirable. No great
er transgression or Disagreement of
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-01-06

factorily solved during this session.
that the President will call the Fiji
tieth Congress in extra session early
after the fourth of March, to perform
the task of relieving the Treasury of
some of those surplus millions. 9th
ers point to the fact that if any revenue
measure is brought before the House,
it is sure to spring the Tariff question,
and that since it seems impossible to
pass any bin changing the Tariff, the
extra session would he no more likely
To comply with the Presidents wishes
than the present one.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-01-06
NOT ENDED YET.
Mr. Follett says the Dow Law Tax
is illegal.
from the Cigcinnati Times Star

From the Cigcinnati Times Star.
lone side of the case has never
been decided upon by any court" said
Hon. John F. FolleLt to the Times.
Star to-day, when asked about the
status OF the case involving the liabil-
ity of wholesale liquor dealers to The
$500 Dow law tax.
''lnueeu ?'
"No: the case was presented to the
Superior Court of Cincinnati and was
reserved from special to general teIm
some six weeks ago. The Judges de
Iermined to withhold their decision
until the Supreme Court should settle
the question of the constitutionality
of the Dow law, and that having been
done, ] look for a decision by the Su
perior Court Before long. Whichever
way it goes, a. appeal will at once be
taken to the Supreme Court "
"You have nothing to do with the
retail dealers, the saloon keepers. Mr..
Follett9"
"But you consider that the case of
the wholesale dealers and that of the
retailers is dissimilar?"
"Very much So" was the honorable
sentleman's reply. He was asked to
explain, and did so as follows:
"Under the present constitution the
only legislation permissi BILE is that to
provide against evils arising from traf-
lie in intoxicating liquors, and that
means q retail draught to be used as q
beverage. Another point we make IL
that the law exempts from its opera
tiou the manufacturer who sells in q
quantity of one gallon or more at any
one time. We claim that if the man
ufacturer Is exempt every one is eX
empt there can be no discrimination
The only power of the Legislature il
to regulate the evils arising from the
traffic in liquors, not to discriminate
Is between persons engaged in differ
ept branches of the traffic, the manu-
facturer and the wholesale dealer. II
the manufacturer is exempt so Is the
wholesale dealer, We also rely upon
the constitutional provision that all
laws shall be uniform in their opera
tion," , 1900
wear would not hurt a big wholesale
dealer much. Mr.. Follett," observed
the newspaper man.
/" Allow that it would not, why
should he submit to an unjust and II
legal tax particularly when the whole
sale dealer across the river can send
every drop of his liquor into this State
and not pay one cent of taxi"
Mr.. Follett stated that there were
about $50 wholesale dealers in the city
aud that the liquor business amounted
TO $25, ,OOO, 900 u year, or one tenth OF
the entire business done by the city
and in his opinion it was improper to
hamper and thrCw W every col ceivable
obstacIe in the way of so great busi-
ness and place it at disadvantage III
competing with whole sale dealers out
AIDE the State. He thinks that the
supreme Court has not touched upon
the questions involved in this case,
and that when they are presented to
the Court the Dow law will he declar'
ed unconstitutional in SO far, at least
"a it applies to the wholesale dealer
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-01-06

AT 1890 last Friday morning two
boilers in J. F. Seiberling's Empire
Works, Akron, exploded ,demollshing
entirely the two story brick building
used below as boiler and engine room
aud above as stock room Will
Brown, aged is, who was on the sec.
ond floor, was instantly killed, and
was taken out badly mangled. Sew.
eral others were seriously injured.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-01-06

THE contest over Judge Days sue
cessoi on the bench was between ex
Judge Frease, of Canton, and Mr..
Railey, of Carroliton. Governor Fo-
raker was waited upon by committees
from both towns. and finally decided
in favor of the Carroll county man.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-01-06

SIXTY TWO inmates of the Colum
biana county infirmary are insane,
M ,st of these have been returned from
the Newburg insane asylum as incur
able. All are believed to be beyond
medical assistance u Patriot.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-01-06

THE proposition to raise fund to
permanently relieve the financial
strait of the widow of General Logan
meets with general approval. Up to
Saturday night the contribution had
reached $40, 900. and it is expected the
contribution will soon amount to
100000. Among the contributions
were the following: Senator II. b
Payne, $1,000; Senator John Sher-
man, $500; Hon. r. B. Hayes, $3.50
Hon. Charles Foster, $3.50.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-01-06

THE fast train on the B. & 0. at an
early hour Tuesday morning, collided
with a freight train seven miles east
OF Titfin. wrecking both trains. Nine.
teen bodies have been taken from the
wreck. Many. others were injured.
Three coaches were burned.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-01-06

Tw sNTY ONE years ago the steamer
Brother Jonathan went down off the
Oregon coast, with s., 900, 900 in specie
on board. Various unsuccessful efforts
,have been made to get the money and
now another effort on an elaborate
scale is to be made.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-01-06

A TERRIFIC explosion occurred at
Wick Bros. & Co.'S bank, Youngstown,
last Monday morning. Will Silliman,
boekkeeper, opened the vault and
struck match to light the gas jet.
The gas, which had been escaping
since Saturday, ignited, blowing the
side and front out of the building /;
also the front out of the United Lines
Telegraph Company building. Sill
mans hair and Whiskers were burned
off, and he was badly bruised, inter
nal injuries are also feared.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-01-06

THE Democratic party is growing
stronger day by day under the wise
policy of u Democratic administration.
Economy il enforced, the public debt
is reduced, and business is prospering
everywhere.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-01-06
The Press Tor $3.50 q Year
GdVdncc.
The Presidents condition continues
to improve.

The Democrats of Ohio who vote !
against the consideration of the Nor
risou tariff bill are Campbell, Foran,
Geddes, LeFevre, Sepey, Warner and
wilkins.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-01-06
Bucklen's ArnicaSalVe,

The BEST SALvE in the world for
cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum,
fever sores, tetter, chspped hands, chill
blains, cOrns, and ali skin eruptions,
and positively cures piles. 1t is guar.
anteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box, For sale by q. P. Reed, Ravenna
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-01-06
Resolutions passed by David Mc-
IntOsh Post, No. 327 d. a. H., on
the Dealh of G en-. J slan A. l.Oga

Intosh Post, No. 327 d. A. H., on
the Death of G. en-. } sh n A. l.Ogas
At the last meeting of David McIn-
tOsh Post, No. 327 u. A. r Ravenna,
O., a committee was appointed to draft
resolutions on the death of Gen. John
A. Logan, Past Supreme Commander
of the U. S. They submit the follow
ing:
RESOLVED, That by the death of
Comrade Gen. John A. Logan, the
Grand Army of the Republic has lost
q trusted, faithful and efficient worker
in the noble cause it represents, and
we deeply mourn his loss. Every
soldier has lost true friend, aud the
most powerful and influential cham
pion Of his rights in the halls of Con
gress and the country has lost great
statesman, AN honest, earnest, eloquent
aud patriotic soldier and citizen.
RESOLVED, That we, the M. NIB .rs
of David McIntosh Post, No. 81, G.
A. R, tender to his bereaved family
our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in
their hour of trial.
ID. G.. GARDNER,
PHILO BIERCE,
Il. X. MASON,
Committee.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-01-06

THE liars who invented the lie about
DIR, Dabney are now asking a DISCUS
ted public to believe some new lies
they have invented.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-01-06

The law gives county auditors the
right to assess the storck of goods of a
new firm coming into town, and COL
lect taxes thereon. 1t is the only eff
fective remedy against the fly by night
firms that swoop down on place,
flood the place with flash advertise
ments, do land Office business for a
week and then leave town, taking
thousands of dollars from the legiti-
mate channels of trade.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-11-17

The Glenwood correspondent of
the Smithfeld Hrr0M, wakes eloquent
over the picture of plenty presented
10 the view since the harvest of cotton
and corn set in and thus unburdens
himself on the subject. He says:
The merry chorus round the beauti-
tul corn heaps wakes the lurking echoes
these Silly nights. Once more the
ample lap of Abundance is filled with
the fruit of industry, the barns groan
under the load of corn, the gin huns
merrlly as the feecy fakes of snow of
labor falls into its hungry jaws, and
the satisfied grunt of the fattening
porker-all prove that the, good times
OF old are with us again. Let us re-
turn thanks to the bountiful Giver of
all good things, and praise His great
and glorious name for His wonderful
mercy to lis. Ours is a favored land
no wars, pestllcnce, famine, to dis
turb our quiet. Honest toll is abund-
antly recomPensed, and patient in
dustry has ample reward: and yet,
some times our people murmer at the
" hard times" as if they (the people,
were not responsible for the same.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-11-17

By the President Of the United States.
The goodness ana mercy of God which
have followed the American people dur
ing all the days of the past wear claim
their grateful recognition and humble az.
acknowledgement. BY His omnpotcnt mower
lie has projected lis from war, DcStiIencp
anu IRON every national calamity BY Ills
gracious favor the earth has Welded a gpner-
GUS return to the labor of tie husbanIIman
and every path of honest toll has led to
comfort and C0ntrntment by His loyinO
Kindness the hearts of our people hay4
been repleniShcd with fraternal sentiment
and patriotic endeavor. and by His unpr
llhg guidance we have been directed in the
way of national prosperity
To the end that we may with one accord
testify our gratitude for Il IL these BLESSINGS
!. Grover Cleveland, President of thp
United States, do hereby designate and set
apart Thursday, the 24th day of November
next as day of Thanksgiving and PRAYER
"a he observed by all the peoDlp of the
land. On that day let all secular VOL
and employment be suspended, let our
people assemble in their accustomed
places OF worship, and with player and
songs of praise give thanks to our Heavenly
Father for a II He has done for Us, while
we humniy lnplore forgiveness of our sins
and continuance of His mercy.
Let families and kindred be reunited mn
that day let their hearts, filled with kind
" cheer and affectionate "Reminiscences he
turned III thankfulneSs to the source of ali
Their pleasures, the Giver of all that makes
the day glad and joyous. And in the midst
OF our people and our happiness let MS re.
member the poor, needy and unfortunate
ana ny our gifts Of charity and ready he,
neVoience, let Us increase the number Of
tipse Who with grateful hearts shall Join
ia our thanksgiving, ''''
- WITNESS WHEREOF, 1 have set my
hand and caused the seal of the
IsEALj United States to be hereumto
affixed
Done at the City of Washington. this
twenty, nth day of October, in the YEAR of
our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
rlghty-seven. and of the Independence of
the ! nited States the one hundred and
twelfth. "i'"
[SigEedl GRoyER C1pvr,
BY the President.
lSignedl THoM4sF. BAy.Rn
Secretary Of State
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-11-17

THE Clinton Caucasian is right
when it says that the only safety for
our people lies in the diversity of oc-
equations and the diversity of crops.
Nothing that can be grown on the
farm should be bought from the store.
Small grain should be sown with a
liberal hand to supplement a short
crop and fruit and vegetables should
be abundant. The meat problem is
easily solved. Cattle, sheep, goats,
&c, thrive well in this section and
with very little care, there is not a
farmer in Sampson county who may
not have fresh mutton, beef, or kid
upon his table at his pleasure. Our
people are too prone TO think there is
no other meat but hog meat. The
wool will more than pay for raising
sheep and the mutton is clear profit.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-11-17
GOLD LEAF.
HUIsSDAY, NOV. IT, 1887.

HERE it is, just as we expected.
The '.Tortillita Mining Company"
turns out to be a swindle. 1t will
be remembered that the GOLD LEAF
had something to say about this con-
Germ not long ago, intimating that it
believed the whole thing to he fraud.
But z0e did not bite when the tempt
ing bait in the shape of stock in big
"gold and silver mine" was offered
lis in exchange for advertising. The
Greensboro North State says:
The press of North Carolina was in
vted to print flaming notices Of the
Tortillita mines in Arizona, which
the New York Hl1QM has exposed as
one of the gigantic swindles of the age.
A man named Joseph II. Reall who
figured IN the oleomargine lobby at
Washington. is put at the head Of the
movement. The papers ought to pass
this around. The Phoenix is another
Arizona mine that is placed on the
same list by the UrraM
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-11-17
N Oticel

Having qualified as executor of the
estate of Peggy Robson. deceased sll
persons having claims against said de-
c+dent are hereb, notified to present
them TO me within IL months from date
hereof or this notice will be pleaded in
tar of their recovery all persons in
debted to said estate must make imme.
d1ate payment. This, 10Th day of Octo~
be, 1887. RI. GILL.
Executor Of Peggy Robson, deed.
DAY L Z 'LLIcoFFER, Att'ys. oc.2l Go
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-11-17

About one hundred reports have
thus far been received by the State
Department of Agriculture concerning
cotton, corn and tobacco crops. The
reports are favorable. When all are
IN full statement will be made. 1t
Will probably show improvements as
compared with the last report, which
was month ago.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-11-17
POMONA HILL NURSERIES,
POMONA n q

Two and a half nils vest of 6 Greensboro.
\. Z. ne main line of The K. IL ID. K.
K. passes through tn grounds and
within 100 feet # The office. Salem trains
make regular STOPS twice dai v each
WY Those interested i'm Fruit and
Fruit growers ere cordially invited to
inspect this the largest nursery in the
state and one among the largest in the
South.
The proprietor has for many wears Wis
tied the leading Nurseries North and
West, aud cnrrespnnded with those of for.
e'gn countries, gathering evsry fruit
that Was calculated to suit The South.
both native and foreign. The reputation
Of Pomona Hill Nurseries is such that
many agents going cut from Green's
boro. REPRESENTING other nurseries, try
To leave the impression that they are
representing 'hese nurseries. Why do
tbev do It? Let the pubic answer.
j have in stock growing land can show
visitors the same) the largest and best
stock of trees, dc ever shown or seen in
any two nurseries in North Carolina
insisting of apple, peach. pear. cherry,
plum, grape japanese persimmon, jap
anese plu apri, OTIS. nectarine, Russian
apricot, mulberry, ounces. Small fruit:
Straw berry, ra. pb-rry, cur rants, pecans,
English wainuts, rhubafb, asparagus,
evorgreens. shade trees, roses. DC.
Give you:Urder to my aui Ii, rized agent
or order direct from the nursery. Cor
respondeuce solicited. Descriptive cat
alogues free TO applicants Address,
J. VAN LINpLEY,
Pomona, Gniliord county, n. c,
msy c6. c..
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-11-17

J. NJ. Bailey, once famous as the
wit of the Danbury Nt7os, has faded
from the numerous world and is now
an actor in a daily repeated domestic
tragedy. His wife is insane and de
mands his entire attention. He must
dress her and arrange her hair and at
tend to all her wants. She is like a
child, and he gives her all his affection,
time and attention. His devotion is
described as something heroic.